Mystery signs asking the deepest of questions have begun appearing around Bristol.

The black and white signs are leaving commuters bemused as they are asked ‘why are we [here]’ on their daily commute.

That sign has been spotted near the advertising boards on Bath Road, by the Paintworks, and also stencilled onto the pavement on Whiteladies Road. Meanwhile those passing the Clifton Triangle are being asked ‘are you [here]’.

It is unclear whether the signs are part of the latest street art exhibition in the city, a political statement or just a marketing campaign ahead of something special being revealed in the city.

Mollie Cooper passes the sign on Bath Road most days. The 27-year-old from Totterdown said: “It is intriguing and I can’t quite work out what they are about.

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In June 2014 the ‘Beware the crocodiles’ sign went up warning locals there could be a croc lurking in the floating harbour or under the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Eventually production company, Insight Print Media, came forward to claim responsibility.

The ‘stop’ sign in Sandy Park Road, Brislington has also caused a lot of amusement over the years when in 2009, a ‘Hammertime’ placard was put under it leaving everyone singing the MC Hammer classic ‘Stop…Hammertime’ as they passed. A few months later it was replaced with The Supremes’ lyrics ‘In the name of love’.

Why are we [here] stencil on Whiteladies Road

Another sign warning of Homosapiens that appeared at Bristol Zoo in 2009 was attributed to elusive street artist Banksy appeared in 2009 shrouded in mystery.